Saudi Arabia has released its Saudi Internet Report 2025, offering a detailed look at how people across the Kingdom use the internet. Published by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), the report highlights the country’s most popular social media apps, websites, search engines, and artificial intelligence platforms.
The findings reflect Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, with internet penetration reaching 99.6% and AI adoption continuing to grow among individuals and businesses.
Most Used Social Media Apps in Saudi Arabia
According to the report, WhatsApp remains the most widely used social media platform in the Kingdom, followed by Snapchat and TikTok.
The top social media apps in Saudi Arabia are:
- WhatsApp – 92.7%
- Snapchat – 83.6%
- TikTok – 77.0%
- YouTube – 75.8%
- Instagram – 40.8%
- X (formerly Twitter) – 34.9%
- Telegram – 24.3%
- Facebook – 18.8%
These figures demonstrate the continued dominance of messaging and short-form video platforms among Saudi internet users.
Most Visited Websites
The report also lists the websites that receive the highest number of visits from users in Saudi Arabia.
Top 10 most visited websites:
- Wikipedia
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
- Ministry of Education (moe.gov.sa)
- Absher
- ChatGPT
- Kooora
- Nahdi Online
The inclusion of government platforms such as Absher and the Ministry of Education highlights the increasing reliance on digital public services.
Most Popular Search Engines
Google continues to dominate online search in Saudi Arabia, while other search engines maintain smaller market shares.
The leading search engines are:
- Bing
- Yandex
- Yahoo
- DuckDuckGo
Most Popular AI Platforms
Artificial intelligence is becoming a major part of daily life in Saudi Arabia. The report shows that nearly half of internet users have adopted AI tools.
The top AI platforms are:
- ChatGPT
- Google Gemini
- DeepSeek
- Grok
- Microsoft Copilot
- Meta AI
- Perplexity
- Manus AI
- Google NotebookLM
- HUMAIN
Key Highlights from the Report
- Internet penetration in Saudi Arabia has reached 99.6%.
- 45.2% of internet users now use AI applications.
- The average monthly mobile data consumption is 53 GB per user, significantly above the global average.
- The Kingdom records an average mobile internet download speed of 216 Mbps, placing Saudi Arabia among the world’s leading countries for mobile connectivity.
Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation Continues
The Saudi Internet Report 2025 reflects the Kingdom’s remarkable progress in digital transformation under Vision 2030. From widespread internet access to the rapid adoption of AI technologies and digital government services, Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as one of the Middle East’s leading digital economies.
As AI, high-speed connectivity, and online services become increasingly integrated into everyday life, the Kingdom is expected to remain at the forefront of digital innovation in the region.
Source: Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), Saudi Internet Report 2025.
